She Didn’t Like Writing Her Songs
In April of 1964, Springfield released her debut album, “A Girl Called Dusty,” which mostly included remakes of her favorite songs, like “Mama Said” and “You Don’t Own Me.” Clearly, making the decision to go solo was the right one considering that she was making hit after hit and impressing fans and critics alike.
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Although Dusty was writing some of her own songs, she admitted it wasn’t something she particularly liked. “I don’t really see myself as a songwriter. I don’t really like writing. I just don’t get any good ideas, and the ones I do get are pinched from other records. The only reason I write is for the money – oh, mercenary creature.” As it turns out, her self-deprecation was something Dusty’s fans adored about her.